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CaringScore
CaringScore for Gonzales, LA
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for adult day care services in Gonzales was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose adult day care services in Gonzales.
CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 3.6, Gonzales rates below average for those seeking adult day care services.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Gonzales. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Gonzales, LA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Gonzales, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for adult day care services. The HealthScore for Gonzales is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 1.9, Gonzales rates below average for those seeking adult day care services.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 77.7 physicians per capita, Gonzales trails the national average by 64.8 percent. Gonzales trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 85.6 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 2.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Gonzales is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Gonzales is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Gonzales's environmental health -- trails the national average by 41.8 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Gonzales, LA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 77.7 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 1.9 | 7 |
CostScore for Gonzales, LA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Gonzales, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for adult day care services. The CostScore for Gonzales is based on data such as the average monthly cost of adult day care services in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.5, Gonzales is on par with the national average for adult day care services.
The average monthly cost for adult day care services in Gonzales is $1,418 , which is 9.1 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Gonzales indexes at 10.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 100 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 24.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Gonzales, LA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 90 |
| Healthcare Index | 100 |
| Housing Index | 76 |
| Food Index | 102 |
| Utilities Index | 83 |
| Transportation Index | 94 |
LivabilityScore for Gonzales, LA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Gonzales. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for adult day care services. The LivabilityScore for Gonzales is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.4, Gonzales rates below average for adult day care services.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for adult day care services. The sun shines an average of 222 days each year in Gonzales, 8.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 41°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Gonzales than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Gonzales is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $43,251 per year, the population of Gonzales earns a lower than average median household income. Gonzales has an unemployment rate of 7.60 percent, roughly 16.5 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.89 percent of the population in Gonzales is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 17.2 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Gonzales | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.1 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.9 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 60 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 22.6 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 359 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 61.5 | 13.8 |
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